Kids and adults alike will have a whale of a time on this countryside adventure full of charming landscapes and people. The Emerald Isle is a family-loving land rich in adventure and merriment. From the shores of Kenmare Bay to Killarney, Dingle and Doolin, our family journey explores the beauty and magic of Ireland in an easy-going fashion. Hop on a ferry to view the dramatic Cliffs of Moher from the sea. Reaching Inis Oírr of the Aran Islands, we meet up with a local chef to bake traditional Irish bread or other Irish specialties. Kid-friendly guides teach a bushcraft lesson in survival, take us fishing on a traditional wooden boat and help us learn about Leave No Trace principles. We explore the Ring of Kerry coast and forage for edible seaweed. Our hikes take us through green valleys, lush forests full of myth and legend, and the karst, lunar landscape of the Burren. And no island trip is complete without a kayak excursion—this one along the rugged Wild Atlantic Way coastline where underwater landscapes through crystal-clear waters lure you in to observe grey seals. And lest we forget the working sheep farm where we’ll witness the intelligence of sheepdogs as they round up sheep under the guidance of a shepherd. At the trip’s end, we return home knowing why the Irish are always smiling! Kids get an REI day pack — Kids traveling on our Family Adventures will receive an REI day pack for their adventure! Kids age 8-17 will receive the REI Flash 18 Pack (while quantities last, colors may vary). Learn more about REI Family Adventures. Not traveling with kids under age 18? Check out our other Ireland trips.